CHARLES ESTEN MARKS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF "LOVE AIN’T PRETTY" WITH DELUXE EDITION AND RELEASE OF DUET WITH SARA EVANS

DROPS DOUBLE VINYL PLUS DIGITAL SONG RELEASE

FEATURING SARA EVANS

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CELEBRATES TONIGHT (1/24) AT

CHIEF’S ON BROADWAY IN NASHVILLE

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RETURNS TO THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

MONDAY (1/27)

Multi-talented entertainer Charles Esten today marks the one-year anniversary of his highly acclaimed independent debut album with the double vinyl release of “Love Ain’t Pretty” Deluxe Edition. Now shipping worldwide, fans can purchase here.

Co-writing all 14 songs with acoustic guitar credits on the landmark version of the Marshall Altman-produced full-length project, Esten adds nine new bonus tracks to this special edition delivery. Featuring star-studded collaborations with Keb' Mo' and Sara Evans, with the latter also available today as a digital song release. Listen here - https://ffm.to/inabarsomewhere_duet

“‘In A Bar Somewhere’ is an ethereal and dreamlike reverie describing that moment in time, when everything about a past love affair seemed to be perfect. Although I originally recorded it solo, it always struck me that both sides of that romance might miss and mourn that magical moment, no matter how bad the whole thing ended up going,” shares Esten. “Sara Evans and I have been friends for about 10 years now, going all the way back to the time she was on NASHVILLE. By that time, I already counted myself as a fan of Sara’s. Now, cut to all these years later when she recently asked me to be on her podcast, and I in turn, was smart enough to beg her to jump on this song with me. God bless her – she was kind enough to say, ‘Yes.’ The result is a check off my bucket list, and a duet for the “Love Ain’t Pretty” Deluxe Edition that makes me very happy.”

The 23-track Deluxe Edition further includes never-before-heard demos and worktapes from the creation of “Love Ain’t Pretty”, as well as a live performance recorded from the sold-out NASHVILLE Reunion Tour (with Esten, Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio). With supplies selling fast, Esten is also offering a 250-count limited edition batch here. Pressed in a beautiful “velvet chair” red-colored vinyl (to match the album cover art), this exclusive collectible will be autographed, hand-numbered, and bundled with a poster and guitar pick.

Charles Esten’s “Love Ain’t Pretty” Deluxe Edition Track List:

Side 1

1.) “Love Ain’t Pretty”
(Charles Esten, Marshall Altman, Jimmy Yeary)

2.) “A Little Right Now” 

(Charles Esten, Jacob Lyda, Brian Maher)

 
3.) “One Good Move”
(Charles Esten, Sam Backoff, Zarni deVette, Elise Hayes)

 
4.) “In A Bar Somewhere”
(Charles Esten, Jason Gantt, Neil Medley)

 
5.) “I Ain’t”
(Charles Esten, Brad Crisler, James LeBlanc)

6.) “Another Song About You”
(Charles Esten, Colin Elmore)

Side 2

1.) “When Love Ain’t Love”
(Charles Esten, Jeffrey East)

2.) “Candlelight”
(Charles Esten, Big Kenny, Eric Paslay)

3.) “Back In My Life Again”
(Charles Esten, Marcus Hummon, Bryan Todd)

4.) “Willing To Try”
(Charles Esten, Gary Burr)

5.) “Make You Happy” 

(Charles Esten, Gary Burr, Jon D’Agostino)

6.) “Maybe I’m Alright”
(Charles Esten, Leslie Satcher)

Side 3

1.) “Down The Road (feat. Eric Paslay)”
(Charles Esten, Eric Paslay, Dylan Altman)

2.) “Somewhere In The Sunshine”
(Charles Esten, Jon Nite)

3.) “In A Bar Somewhere (feat. Sara Evans)”
(Charles Esten, Jason Gantt, Neil Medley)

4.) “Maybe I’m Alright (feat. Keb' Mo')”
(Charles Esten, Leslie Satcher)

5.) “Down The Road – Live In London (feat. Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio)”
(Charles Esten, Eric Paslay, Dylan Altman)

Side 4

1.) “One Good Move (Demo)”
(Charles Esten, Sam Backoff, Zarni deVette, Elise Hayes)

2.) “Back In My Life Again (Demo)”
(Charles Esten, Marcus Hummon, Bryan Todd)

3.) “Candlelight (Worktape)”
(Charles Esten, Kenny Alphin, Eric Paslay)

4.) “I Ain’t (Worktape)”
(Charles Esten, Brad Crisler, James LeBlanc)

5.) “When Love Ain’t Love (Worktape)”
(Charles Esten, Jeffrey East)

6.) “Make You Happy (Worktape)”
(Charles Esten, Gary Burr, Jon D’Agostino)

All Songs Produced by Marshall Altman

Celebrating the one-year launch tonight (1/24) in Nashville, TN, Esten will follow last year’s wildly popular “LOVE AIN’T PRETTY TOUR” – packing venues across the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, and Germany – by taking the stage at Chief’s on Broadway. Promising a setlist full of “Love Ain’t Pretty” favorites and surprise guests, tickets for the anniversary party can be found here.

Then, on Monday (1/27), he’ll return to the #1 nationally syndicated one-hour talker The Kelly Clarkson Show one year after last appearing. In addition to speaking about “Love Ain’t Pretty” Deluxe Edition, the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will meet with teen cancer survivor and aspiring singer Elana Koenig. First introduced to Clarkson’s “Rad Human” on set in January 2024, he was moved to invite Koenig to perform at his 11th Annual Light the Late Night benefit concert in Nashville this past fall. Now reuniting with Clarkson after the event, Esten and Koenig will share footage from their memorable experience together. Fans can check local listings for timing to watch. The Kelly Clarkson Show airs on over 200 stations in 100% of the country.
Esten’s “Team Addie” campaign is accepting donations through January 31 here.

SCOTTY McCREERY RELEASES NEW HEARTBREAK TRACK “LONELY” ... FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM "RISE AND FALL" ARRIVES MAY 10

McCreery Returns to ABC’s “American Idol” This Sunday, April 28 at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT Performing “Cab in a Solo”

McCreery Gives Special Performance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” this Wednesday, May 1 (Check Local Listings for Time)

McCreery Returns to the Grand Ole Opry on May 11 - First 400 Ticketholders who Purchase "Rise and Fall " onsite at Opry Store Will Gain Entrance to an Exclusive Album Release Celebration and Acoustic Performance Post-Show

Listen to “Lonely” HERE

Scotty McCreery may be a happily married father, but that is not stopping him from tapping into a bit of sorrow for his latest release out today, “Lonely,” from his upcoming album Rise and Fall. This will be the final song released from Rise and Fall before the album comes out on May 10. 

“I love a good heartbreak, honky-tonk country song, and ‘Lonely’ is definitely that,” said McCreery. “Brent, Derek, Frank, Bobby, Jeremy, Monty and I had such a good time writing this song on my back porch in the mountains of North Carolina. This song is so much fun to perform live and have the audience sing along with us. I’ve had a lot of requests from fans who’ve heard this song on the road to put it out on streaming. Here you go!”

Written by McCreery with Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey and Monty Criswell, “Lonely” is a dark-and-dusky two-stepper drenched in heartbreak. Set in a late-night local hole-in-the-wall and narrated by a guy looking to forget why he came in the bar to begin with, friends join him in his effort to drown out the pain turning the barroom into a sing along.

Friends on the jukebox and friends wall to wall

Dimes on the dance floor and cheap alcohol

Round after round, we're all having a ball

I guess lonely ain't lonely after all

No lonely ain't lonely after all

The newest member of the legendary Grand Ole Opry will also return to the stage where he won hearts across the nation over 13 years ago. McCreery is set to perform his chart-topping hit “Cab in a Solo” on “American Idol” this Sunday, April 28. Catch his guest performance live coast-to-coast on ABC at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT and stream on Hulu.

McCreery is also set to return to “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Wednesday, May 1 with a special performance from the Grand Ole Opry stage. Check local listings for time.

McCreery will return to the Grand Ole Opry stage on May 11, just one day after he releases his new album Rise and Fall. The first 400 ticketholders who also purchase the album onsite in the Opry Shop that evening will gain access to an exclusive album release celebration and acoustic performance with Scotty directly following the show in the Opry House’s Studio A. For Opry tickets and information, visit Opry.com.

Rise and Fall will feature 13 tracks that find him exploring not only heartbreak but rowdy nights, nostalgia, faith, newfound joy, fatherhood and enduring love, resulting in a project full of insightful storytelling. The album was produced by McCreery’s longtime production team of Frank Rogers, Derek Wells and Aaron Eshuis.

McCreery co-wrote 12 of the 13 songs on the album, which will be released digitally as well as on CD and vinyl. In addition, Amazon will release a limited edition, forest green vinyl version of the album.Pre-order/pre-save Rise and Fall HERE or pre-order autographed vinyl and CDs of Rise and Fall HERE.

“I know every artist says it, but this is truly my favorite album I’ve made so far,” shares McCreery. “I wanted to create an album that reflected the music I grew up on and wasn’t chasing trends. So, I brought several of my songwriting buddies to the mountains of North Carolina to sit down and write a full-on country album that told a story, start to finish, and spoke to my soul. We’ve been performing most of the album live on the road and the response from the audiences has been overwhelming. I can’t wait for everyone to hear Rise and Fall when it comes out May 10th.”

The North Carolina native knows all too well there’s a rhythm to life and a cycle of ups and downs. And right now, he’s on the upswing.

Now 30 years old and a seasoned country music veteran selling out concerts across the globe with five consecutive No. 1 hits under his belt, McCreery is also a dedicated husband and father, welcoming a son named Avery in 2022, whose impact on the singer is highlighted in several songs on the album. Recently, he even celebrated the milestone of all milestones for a guy who grew up on Randy Travis, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Ronnie Milsap; he was invited by his musical hero Garth Brooks to become the newest member of the iconic Grand Ole Opry. McCreery was just welcomed into the Opry family on April 20 by two more of his heroes, Josh Turner and Randy Travis.

But folks like McCreery know it means more when you’ve seen the other side. For him, each highlight has come in contrast to a challenge – things like the loss of his first record deal and the year of naysaying uncertainty that followed before he built himself up again, brick by brick. As a result, Rise and Fall comes from an artist who knows to appreciate the ride – no matter where it leads.

“I feel like we’re on the rise now, but I’ve fallen pretty low as well,” McCreery admits. “I learned from every little part of that, and it helped me to know who I was as a person – let alone an artist. The rises and the falls helped craft these songs. They made this album what it is.”

“Lonely” is the sixth song released from the album, following lead single “Cab in a Solo” and tracks “Red Letter Blueprint,” “Slow Dance,” “Can’t Pass the Bar” and “Love Like This.” A full listing of the album’s songs follows.

Rise and Fall Track Listing:

(Songwriters in parentheses)

1.) Little More Gone - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)

2.) Cab in a Solo - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Frank Rogers)
Lonely (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)

3.) Can’t Pass the Bar - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Cale Dodds, Frank Rogers)

4.) Hey Rose - (Jay Brunswick, Jeremy Bussey, Bobby Hamrick)

5.) Fall of Summer - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)

6.) Love Like This - (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Aaron Eshuis)

7.) Slow Dance - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Monty Criswell)

8.) No Country for Old Men - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)

9.) And Countin’ - (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey)

10.) Stuck Behind a Tractor - (Scotty McCreery, Chase McGill, Rhett Akins)

11.) Red Letter Blueprint - (Scotty McCreery, Derek George, Brent Anderson, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)

12.) Porch - (Scotty McCreery, Greylan James, Heather Morgan)

Tickets for upcoming tour dates are on sale now at ScottyMcCreery.com.

#REVIEW - "AUTOBIOGRAPHY", THE NEW ALBUM BY JOSEPH HABEDANK: FROM DARKNESS TO THE LIGHT OF REDEMPTION

Listen and experience the power of "Autobiography" here

Author Jamie Arpin-Ricci once wrote that “There is more hope in honest brokenness than in the pretense of false wholeness.” I have been trying to come up with the right words to describe "Autobiography", the new album from Joseph Habedank, and these words seem to say exactly what this album is about.

"God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1

Grammy nominated and Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Joseph Habedank struggled with a heavy prescription drug addiction for several years after developing an ulcer in his throat while he was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the gospel music group, The Perrys. During his addiction, he met his wife, Lindsay. He hid the drugs from Lindsay and tried to live a life under the disguise of "false wholeness" until 3 weeks before their wedding. Lindsay found out about the drugs and his addiction. They married, but shortly after their honeymoon, he started taking pills again. His addiction worsened as time went on, eventually leading to his being asked to leave the group. After losing the job he loved as a musician and in the middle of a crippling addiction, he didn't know what to do or where to turn. He was lost. He knew he had no choice but to find help. He reached out to a counselor at Porter's Call who told him about MusicCares, a program run by the Grammys to assist those in the music industry who need help. He contacted MusicCares and they paid for his complete rehabilitation. Up until his recovery, Lindsay was told over and over that she should leave him and get out of this situation but she knew she had to stay by his side. She stayed, they worked together through the worst times and now there they are, nearly 11 years later, still together with Joseph celebrating over 10 years of being clean and with a thriving ministry that travels around the country telling of Joseph's redemption through faith and music in hopes of helping others overcome their own situations. 

"Autobiography" is an extremely personal and vulnerable album of truth, faith and the celebration of victory. His story is one of hope, love and overcoming adversity just when you think you can't handle any more. Each song represents a "chapter" in his life, steps forward, resulting in a change that only comes from believing that help comes from above. He is living proof that Jesus can indeed save you from yourself if you surrender the battle to Him. Opening up, putting it all on the table and sharing his experience may help someone who listens to the album begin to open their own heart to accept hope and to build in their faith. Sharing this truth, as painful as it is, can help others begin to heal. 

Thank you Joseph for sharing your own "honest brokenness" through this album and for being the first step that someone who hears it has been wanting to take. There is something about the power of a song and this album proves it. This is one of the best album releases of the year and I hope that the word spreads about the power of this message.

"Autobiography" Track Listing:

1. Prelude

2. "Worthy" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Andrew Bergthold & Tony Wood

3. "Ain’t That The Truth" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Logan Cain, Madison Cain, Ethan Hulse & Nick Schwarz

4. "Jesus Walked In" (featuring Chris Blue) - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Tony Wood & Nick Schwarz

5. "The Church" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Jason Cox & Sue C. Smith

6. Interlude (Little Me)

7. "Jesus Wasn’t Leaving" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Michael Farren & Tony Wood

8. "Tell The Devil" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Ethan Hulse & Nick Schwarz

9. "Jehovah" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Mitch Wong & Tony Wood

10. "Going With Jesus" (featuring Bernie Herms) - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Bernie Herms & Ethan Hulse

11. "Forgiven" (featuring Houston's First Worship) - Writers: Joseph Habedank & Jeff Bumgardner

12. "The Basement" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Michael Farren & Tony Wood

For more information about Joseph Habedank, visit josephhabedank.com. Be sure to check his tour dates. The personal experience of his testimony is something I highly recommend.

EMILY ANN ROBERTS RELEASES DELUXE EDITION OF DEBUT ALBUM "CAN’T HIDE COUNTRY" FEATURING THE VIRAL TRACK “WORKING ON LOVE”

 

Stream "Can’t Hide Country Deluxe Edition" here: emilyannroberts.lnk.to/chc-deluxe

Emily Ann Roberts’s Deluxe Edition of her debut album, "Can’t Hide Country", is out now! This special release features three new tracks: “Working on Love,” “When I’m Gone” and “Back Home.” "Working on Love '' has been striking a chord with couples everywhere, amassing over 4.2 million views across TikTok and Instagram. “Back Home” perfectly rounds out this collection of songs as it showcases Roberts’s bluegrass roots with a stunning acapella intro that seamlessly transitions into a lively blend of guitar and fiddle. Roberts’s album embodies the essence of authenticity and celebrates what makes her unique. 

Since the debut’s release in September, the album has soared and now boasts over 26 million streams and has earned widespread critical acclaim. 2024 has already become a banner year for the singer. She recently joined CMT’s esteemed Next Women of Country 2024 class and just wrapped up a successful 17-date stint on Blake Shelton’s Back To The Honky Tonk Tour presented by Kubota. Night after night, city after city, Emily Ann delivered electrifying performances and grew her fan base immensely. You can still catch her out on the road this summer playing fairs and festivals. 

“This record is my introduction to country music and when you have the opportunity to have 3 more songs as a part of that, they better say something. I’m so excited to complete this project with, ‘Working On Love,’ ‘Back Home,’ and ‘When I’m Gone.’ These songs mean so much to me for different reasons, but most of all they’re all rooted in the things I’ve learned from over the past 8 years of pursuing this dream. I love songs that make me think and feel something that wasn’t there before. ‘Working On Love’ is fun and sweet but it’s real to the core. As a married woman of 3 years, I will be the first to say marriage is the blessing of a lifetime, but if it’s gonna last that long, you have to put the work in. ‘Back Home’ is the wake up call that the grass isn’t always greener past your county line. When we find ourselves always searching for more, it may be time to take a breath and count the blessings we have right in front of us. Best part of this song is when you realize what you had, it’s always waiting for you back home. 'When I’m Gone' probably means the most to me out of the bunch. We never know when our time on Earth will end, and I wanna make the most of the days I’ve been given. I wrote this song with Autumn McEntire after going to a family members funeral. I realized no one spoke about his job, his title, his achievements, or his money. They spoke of his love, his friendship, and his character. Achievements are great, but they don’t amount to a hill of beans when you’re dead and gone. Love lives on and wins every time.”

Reviews are in:

“It’s representative and autobiographical of a young woman in the Southern United States (Knoxville, specifically) telling stories of the hopes, joys, and tribulations of her life. But it’s undoubtedly country, heartfelt, and delightfully simple and true. In an ideal world, this would be what popular country sounds like.” 

- Saving Country Music

“This album was a blast from beginning to end for me, with plenty of smart lyrics and a mischievous flair running throughout this record that I’d say helps separate Roberts a bit more as a writer.” 

- The Musical Divide

"Can’t Hide Country offers an amalgam of retro-country, bluegrass and folk leanings and contemporary songwriting.” 

- Billboard

“Drawing inspiration from the leading ladies of ‘80s and ‘90s country, Can’t Hide Country feels like an homage to those who came before her, while not just depending on them to make an impact. Bringing in elements of the female country greats, there's just as much Emily Ann, too. “ 

- Holler Country

"This album rules. Emily’s voice just has PERSONALITY. She can belt or deliver a line with a giggle, or she’ll move note-to-note in half steps that are SO damn country over the most tasteful 90’s production and so much fiddle and steel (and horns! and harmonies!). We got songs about lovemaking and arson and faith on here — but there’s a clear through-line about wanting to be a good wife to a good man, and she’s got this wholesome confidence about that whole pursuit in a way that almost feels rebellious to me. And she’s funny, too!” 

- Grady Smith

Can’t Hide Country Deluxe Edition Track List:

1.) Whole Lotta Little - (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Jeremy Spillman)

2.) Chickens - (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Paul Overstreet)

3.) Infinity - (Emily Ann Roberts / Stephanie Chapman)

4.) Keep On - (Emily Ann Roberts / Chris McKenna / Chase McDaniel)

5.) He Set Her Off - (Emily Ann Roberts / Parker Welling / Seth Mosely)

6.) Find Me A Man - (Emily Ann Roberts / Steve Fee / Jesse Reeves)

7.) Walkin’ Shoes - (Emily Ann Roberts / Chris Utley / Nicole Croteau / Kaylin Roberson)

8.) Out Of Sight - (Emily Ann Roberts / Jerry Salley / Mike Rogers)

9.) Loves Me For My Heart - (Emily Ann Roberts / Michael Farren / Phillip Lammonds)

10.) Devil Wears Denim - (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Autumn McEntire)

11.) Still Searching (featuring Vince Gill & Ricky Skaggs) - (Jerry Salley / Phillip White)

12.) Can’t Hide Country - (Emily Ann Roberts / Melissa Fuller)

13.) The Building - (Emily Ann Roberts / Michael Farren)

14.) Back Home - (Emily Ann Roberts / Joe Clemmons)

15.) Working On Love - (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Autumn McEntire)

16.) When I’m Gone - (Emily Ann Roberts / Autumn McEntire)

To stay up-to-date with Emily Ann, please visit www.emilyannroberts.com.

COUNTRY VOCAL POWERHOUSE NATE SMITH RELEASES "THROUGH THE SMOKE" EP TODAY

JOINS MORGAN WALLEN ON HIS ONE NIGHT AT A TIME 2024 TOUR

Two Songs Currently Top 25 At Country Radio

 “World On Fire” & New Single “Bulletproof”

Fresh off his 10 consecutive week No. 1, country breakout star Nate Smith releases his new EP Through The Smoke today (Listen Here). The 7-track EP features new single “Bulletproof” as well as 5 additional new songs and a cover of Nirvana’s “Heart Shaped Box.” Showing no signs of slowing down, “Bulletproof” reaches top 25 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week.

Smith shared about the project, “I’ve been through a lot of adversity in my life, but ‘through the smoke’ came to mind one day and I thought that was the perfect way to describe making it through tragedy. It captures what it looks like on the other side of heartbreak, on the other side of tragedy, on the other side of giving everything you’ve got to go after what you want to do in life. I think this EP is a transition between all the fire and pain and everything I went through, and then overcoming. And that’s what I want people to feel. It’s layered in there.”

Through The Smoke Track List:

Bulletproof

Wish I Never Felt

Rather Be Lonely

Here’s To The Hometowns

Make It With You ft. The War & Treaty

Hollywood

Heart Shaped Box

Last night, Smith joined Morgan Wallen for the kickoff to Wallen’s ONE NIGHT AT A TIME 2024 tour. Smith will open the highly sought-after tour in stadiums across the country, with stops in Arlington (TX), Charlotte, Denver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Nashville, Oxford (MS), Tampa and other cities. Smith will also return to Stagecoach next year after his debut appearance at the festival this year.

THE FRONTMEN'S SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM ARRIVES TODAY VIA BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE

 

Stream and Download "The Frontmen" HERE

THE FRONTMEN, three of ‘90s country’s most recognizable voices — Richie McDonald, formerly of Lonestar; Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas; and Larry Stewart of Restless Heart — today release their self-titled debut album via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. 

The Frontmen, produced by two-time GRAMMY-nominated Mickey Jack Cones, features nine original songs, as well as three Lonestar, Little Texas and Restless Heart No. 1 hits, re-recorded Frontmen-style. The trio tag team lead vocals throughout.

"It's super cool to release brand new Frontmen music as a full album," says Stewart. "I'm so excited about this music, these songs and how this project represents the three of us so perfectly. Mickey Jack Cones did a magical job capturing Richie, Tim and myself from top to bottom. I can’t wait for the world to hear it and I couldn’t be more proud!"

Original tunes on the project ("Beatles and Eagles," "The Radio Played," "Layin' Low in Mexico," "It Was Always You," "Rattlesnake," "I Need You," "Goodbye Beautiful Goodbye," "Should've Run Out of Angels" and "Left Their Mark") were hand-picked by the trio and Cones. Classic tunes on the album are songs most will instantly recognize: Lonestar's “Amazed (The Frontmen Edition),” Little Texas' “God Blessed Texas (The Frontmen Edition)” and Restless Heart's “I’ll Still Be Loving You (The Frontmen Edition).”

"I feel like a kid on Christmas morning, waiting to unwrap the presents," notes McDonald. "We’ve been anxiously waiting to unwrap this new Frontmen music and share with the world for awhile now. Thanks to everyone involved for help making this dream a reality."

“It feels quite surreal to finally let the world in on what we have been cooking in the kitchen with The Frontmen," adds Rushlow. "For 14 years playing select shows at home and overseas for our men and women in uniform, it's time to see what the world thinks of us! I am more proud of this record with Larry and Richie than any music I have ever been involved in making. Mickey Jack Cones is a true believer who totally knew where to navigate this new sound and yet still be reminiscent of our past successes. We are so grateful to Jon Loba and his team at BMG Nashville for this opportunity. Let's GO!"

The Frontmen Track Listing:

1. It Was Always You
2. The Radio Played
3. I Need You
4. Beatles and Eagles
5. Left Their Mark
6. Should've Run Out of Angels
7. Rattlesnake
8. Layin' Low in Mexico
9. I'll Still Be Loving You (The Frontmen Edition)
10. Amazed (The Frontmen Edition)
11. God Blessed Texas (The Frontmen Edition)
12. Goodbye Beautiful Goodbye

Check out the newly released video for "Beatles and Eagles" below

SCOTTY McCREERY ANNOUNCES FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM: "RISE & FALL" ARRIVES MAY 10

Dropped Surprise Track “Slow Dance” Last Night Following Fan Demand

Grand Ole Opry Member Induction Set for April 20

Tickets for 2024 Cab in a Solo Tour on Sale Now at ScottyMcCreery.com

Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery announces his fifth studio album Rise and Fall, featuring 13 tracks that find him exploring themes of heartbreak, rowdy nights, nostalgia, faith, newfound joy, fatherhood, and enduring love, resulting in a project full of insightful storytelling that includes last night’s surprise release, “Slow Dance.” McCreery co-wrote 12 of the 13 songs on the album, which will be released digitally as well as on CD and vinyl. In addition, Amazon will release a limited edition, forest green vinyl version of the album.

Pre-order/pre-save Rise and Fall HERE

Pre-order autographed vinyl and CDs of Rise and Fall HERE

Listen to “Slow Dance” HERE

“I know every artist says it, but this is truly my favorite album I’ve made so far,” shares McCreery. “I wanted to create an album that reflected the music I grew up on and wasn’t chasing trends. So, I brought several of my songwriting buddies to the mountains of North Carolina to sit down and write a full-on country album that told a story, start to finish, and spoke to my soul. We’ve been performing most of the album live on the road and the response from the audiences has been overwhelming. I can’t wait for everyone to hear Rise and Fall when it comes out May 10th.”

The North Carolina native knows all too well there’s a rhythm to life and a cycle of ups and downs. And right now, he’s on the upswing.

Now 30 years old and a seasoned country music veteran selling out concerts across the globe with five consecutive No. 1 hits under his belt, McCreery is also a dedicated husband and father, welcoming a son named Avery in 2022 whose impact on the singer is highlighted in several songs on the album. Recently, he even celebrated the milestone of all milestones for a guy who grew up on Randy Travis, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Ronnie Milsap; he was invited by his musical hero Garth Brooks to become the newest member of the iconic Grand Ole Opry. McCreery’s induction will take place on April 20 with another of his heroes, Josh Turner, officially welcoming him into the Opry family.

But folks like McCreery know it means more when you’ve seen the other side. For him, each highlight has come in contrast to a challenge – things like the loss of his first record deal and the year of naysaying uncertainty that followed before he built himself up again, brick by brick. As a result, Rise and Fall, produced by longtime collaborators Frank Rogers, Aaron Eshuis and Derek Wells, comes from an artist who knows to appreciate the ride – no matter where it leads.

“I feel like we’re on the rise now, but I’ve fallen pretty low as well,” McCreery admits. “I learned from every little part of that, and it helped me to know who I was as a person – let alone an artist. The rises and the falls helped craft these songs. They made this album what it is.”

With last night’s release of “Slow Dance,” written by McCreery with Brent Anderson, Derek George and Monty Criswell, McCreery looks for an exit to life in the fast lane, dropping everything to focus on what matters most. After teasing the song on social media a few months back, fans have consistently urged him to drop the track, as the romantic ballad can turn a kitchen floor into a ballroom with its ‘90s-country sway and deep, heart-melting vocal:

Baby, you’re my slow dance

To Whitley in the kitchen

Taking my hand, and all of my attention

Cheek to cheek across the floor

When I need to shut the door

On a world that’s always moving so fast

Baby, you’re my slow dance

“I am not the greatest at doing social media, but my team encourages me to do it,” explains McCreery. “A few months back, I was waiting on some hibachi takeout and listening to the new tracks in my truck. I filmed a quick video of me singing along with ‘Slow Dance’ and posted it on my socials, picked up my takeout food, and went home to eat dinner with Gabi. I looked at my phone that evening and the song had blown up; it’s now my most watched TikTok video to date. Over the last few weeks, anytime I post a photo on social media, the response I get back is ‘that’s great…so when are you putting ‘Slow Dance’ out?’ I’m excited to finally put it out!!”

“Slow Dance” is the fourth song released from the album, following lead single “Cab in a Solo” and tracks “Can’t Pass the Bar” and “Love Like This.” 

"Rise and Fall" Track Listing: (Songwriters in parentheses)

1.) "Little More Gone" - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)

2.) "Cab in a Solo" - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Frank Rogers)

3.) "Lonely" - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)

4.) "Can’t Pass the Bar" - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Cale Dodds, Frank Rogers)

5.) "Hey Rose" -  (Jay Brunswick, Jeremy Bussey, Bobby Hamrick)

6.) "Fall of Summer" - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)

7.) "Love Like This" - (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Aaron Eshuis)

8.) "Slow Dance" - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Monty Criswell)

9.) "No Country for Old Men" - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)

10.) "And Countin’" - (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey)

11.) "Stuck Behind a Tractor" - (Scotty McCreery, Chase McGill, Rhett Akins)

12.) "Red Letter Blueprint" - (Scotty McCreery, Derek George, Brent Anderson, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)

13.) "Porch" - (Scotty McCreery, Greylan James, Heather Morgan) 

As the album’s lead single “Cab in a Solo” steadily climbs the charts (currently Top 12 on both Mediabase and Billboard), McCreery’s 2024 Cab in a Solo Tour continues tonight in Boston, MA at MGM Music Hall at Fenway with an additional stop in Syracuse, NY at the Landmark Theatre tomorrow, March 2. He will be joined by Anne Wilson as direct support along with Noah Hicks. The tour, produced by Live Nation, kicked off with three consecutive sold out shows and will continue to trek across the U.S. through mid-March.

Tickets for the "Cab in a Solo" Tour are on sale now at ScottyMcCreery.com.

"Cab in a Solo" 2024 Tour Dates :

3/1 - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall at Fenway
3/2 - Syracuse, NY- Landmark Theatre
3/14 - Johnstown, PA - 1st Summit Arena
3/15 - Wallingford, CT - Toyota Oakdale Theatre
3/16 - Schenectady, NY - Proctors Theatre

McCreery recently launched a campaign with Tunespeak where fans can earn points to gain chances to win a variety of prizes. The ultimate prize winner will receive two tickets and airfare to this year’s ACM Awards in May. Other winners will receive merch packs, signed vinyl, and more. No purchase is necessary. Interested fans can enter the campaign and learn more information at http://tnspk.co/nqwrra.

ELVIE SHANE RELEASES THE REVIVAL ROUSING “DOES HEAVEN HAVE A CREEK” – OUT NOW

Shane’s Transformative Sophomore Album "DAMASCUS", Out 4/19  

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Singer/songwriter Elvie Shane has released his latest single. “Does Heaven Have A Creek,” available today.

Written solo in the days before recording his imminent album "DAMASCUS", “Does Heaven Have A Creek” came from a question Shane once asked himself following the passing of his grandmother, about what really matters, and what comes next. His alluring vocals take you to church, with the heartland hymn serving as another reminder of how the Kentucky native "forces you to rethink anything you think you know, or assume, about the genre’s Music Row bros” (Stereogum).
“‘Does Heaven Have A Creek’ is simply the wondering mind of a believer,” said Shane. “A testimony of hope that Heaven has a few of the simple pleasures we enjoy here on earth. Is Heaven only for A-List Christians? Is there room for a prodigal ‘Good Ole Boy’ from Kentucky just trying to live a decent life and be a good man?”

 
The track comes as the sixth release from Shane’s sophomore album "DAMASCUS", releasing April 19th. Full of unflinching honesty rooted in compassionate clarity, each track steps into the shoes of another, with Shane taking pieces of each character he’s met on his path, melding them into one beautifully woven work. The album is available for pre-order/pre-save/pre-add HERE.

One of Nashville Scene’s “2024 Artists to Watch,” Shane has already garnered buzz for the project, with releases of “Baptized,” “Jonesin’” and “Forgotten Man,” with the latter dubbed “an ode to blue-collar workers that exposes the heart-aching realities of the working class,” (Billboard), and with his track “Pill,” critics praised its gripping honesty as it “further cements Shane as a new voice of the damaged, addicted, and lost in country music,” (Rolling Stone). Shane also recently released “What Do I Know,” along with a moving video to accompany the track featuring a cameo by John Carter Cash, available to watch HERE.

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BRYCE LEATHERWOOD SETS TONE OF WHAT’S TO COME WITH “NEON DOES”

Leatherwood Hits Studio with Will Bundy for First Full-Length Album 

for Republic Records / Universal Music Group

Listen to "Neon Does" Here

Republic Records / Universal Music Group Nashville recording artist Bryce Leatherwood is starting the new year with new music: the neotraditional, line dance ready “Neon Does,” out now. 

“Y’all I am so excited to share my song ‘Neon Does,’” shares Leatherwood. “This is the first song I’ve written to be released to the public and I am amped up to hear what y’all think! God bless country music and let the neon do what the neon does."

Written by Leatherwood along with Matt McKinney and Alex Maxwell and produced by Will Bundy, the track finds the Woodstock, Georgia native waxing poetic about the intoxicating effects of neon lights on the dance floor. It’s the first taste of new music to come in 2024, as the rising star hits the studio with Bundy to begin recording his debut full-length project.

On the inspiration for the song, Leatherwood recalls, “The write happened pretty quickly. I was wanting to write something fun and upbeat that people would love to dance to. Someone threw out the line ‘Neon Does’ and it immediately sparked thoughts of Brooks and Dunn’s ‘Neon Moon’ and Chris Young's ‘Neon.’ Once that idea was shared, the song just came out...I think we had it written in less than 90 minutes!”

A Georgia Southern University alum, Leatherwood began honing his craft in college, playing local venues and fostering his country music repertoire. At Georgia Southern, he formed his band in late 2021 and began playing all around the Southeast.

After graduating college, he competed on the NBC hit television show The Voice and was crowned the Season 22 winner in December of 2022. Following his success on The Voice, Leatherwood began pursuing a full-time music career, signing with Republic Records and Universal Music Group Nashville in October 2023.

Leatherwood is currently recording and will be releasing new music throughout 2024. 

For the latest news and upcoming tour dates, visit bryceleatherwood.com and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.

DALTON DOVER READIES NEW COLLECTION TAKE ME HOME: COVERS SET FOR FEBRUARY 9

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Growing up in Polk County, Georgia, Dalton Dover is no stranger to rural origins. His love of country music was sparked by his grandfather, who introduced him to a wellspring of artists that traversed decades of tradition. With Take Me Home: Covers, set for release February 9 via UMG Nashville/Mercury Records, Dover is paying homage to his roots and saluting some of the songs that first enamored him to the genre.

  

“I grew up in a musical family, where we’d sing at church and then go home and keep singing,” reveals Dover. “My grandpa would put on his favorite records, and I’d listen to the stories. Seeing my own life in those lyrics is what made me fall in love with country music, and I can’t think of a better way to honor that than sharing these songs.”

Although the full track list is yet to be revealed, Dover recently released a rendition of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” earning MusicRow’s “Disc of the Day” and praising, “He remains one of our finest young country voices. Think again, if you think you’ve heard this oldie often enough. Dover’s slowed-down, gentle, caressing, thoughtful reading of the lyric brings a whole new dimension to the song. This man has the goods. A loud, “Amen” from this corner.”

Wide Open Country observes, “By singing one we all know, Dover drew attention to his smooth twang and his innate ability to make us feel the emotions packed in every line,” calling him “one of the more captivating young artists to sign a big-label deal in recent memory.”

After honing his live show with festival dates and supporting acts such as Luke Combs, Tyler Hubbard, Sam Hunt, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore and Chase Rice, Dover is gearing up to embark on his first headlining club tour with his Never Giving Up On That Tour, kicking off Feb. 23 among dates on Larry Fleet’s The Earned It Tour. Tickets are on sale now at DaltonDoverOfficial.com.

Dover is signed with United Talent Agency for worldwide booking representation in all areas, along with Sony Music Publishing Nashville in partnership with Droptine Music Publishing. For more information, visit DaltonDoverOfficial.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.

Dalton Dover Tour Dates

Jan. 19 KFRG Riverside 34th Birthday Bash - Cabazon, CA
Jan. 29-Feb. 1 Boots on the Beach - Punta Canta, Dominican Republic
Feb. 13 Grand Ole Opry - Nashville, TN
Feb. 15 ETSU Martin Center for the Arts* - Johnson City, TN
Feb. 16 The Ritz* - Raleigh, NC
Feb. 17 Tabernacle* - Atlanta, GA
Feb. 29 Iron City Bham* - Birmingham, AL
March 1 The Fillmore Charlotte* - Charlotte, NC
March 2 The National* - Richmond, VA
March 14 Jannus Live* - St. Petersburg, FL
March 15 The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon* - Fort Myers, FL
March 16 Clewiston Sugar Festival - Clewiston, FL
April 5 House of Blues – Bronze Peacock - Houston, TX
April 6 The Lot - Mansfield, TX
April 11 40 Watt Club - Athens, GA
April 12 The Barrelhouse Ballroom - Chattanooga, TN
April 13 The Open Chord - Knoxville, TN
April 20 Coast City Country - Vancouver, Canada
April 26 Terminal South - Tifton, GA
April 28 Capitol Theatre - Macon, GA
June 20-22 Country Jam - Mack, CO
June 28 Country Fest 2024 - Cadott, WI
July 4 I-105 Country Freedom Fest - Quarryville, PA

*Supporting Larry Fleet

LANCE COWAN RELEASES FIRST SINGLE FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM "SO FAR SO GOOD"

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Lance Cowan’s first single, “This Heart Of Mine,” from his upcoming album release, "So Far So Good" (release date: Feb. 23 on CPI/The Orchard) is available today, January 19, 2024. - LISTEN HERE.

“Over the years, so many folks have supported my songwriting, waiting on me to actually release an album,” Cowan said. “I can’t say how much I’ve appreciated their patience and how they’ve stood behind me and allowed me to find the right time for this project. I’m overwhelmed by the response.“

For the past 30 years, Lance Cowan has worked behind the scenes with some of the country’s finest songwriters, including Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock, Michael Martin Murphey, Nanci Griffith, Guy Clark and many more.

Pat Flynn, who plays on the album, is a hit songwriter for such artists as Garth Brooks and is perhaps best known for his work with wildly influential New Grass Revival, recently observed “Of course, writing good songs puts one in a fairly exclusive group – but actually creating a distinctive voice, form and style is to ascend into rarified air. Lance Cowan has achieved a very distinctive style, warm and engaging, but most importantly, recognizable. Lance continues to make a significant contribution to songwriting, not just as a form of expression, but as creative art at the highest level.”

Like so many, Cowan came to Nashville planning to make a living in the music business. His foot in the door at a leading music pr firm, Network Ink, led to work with the likes of New Grass Revival (Sam Bush, Pat Flynn, John Cowan & Bela Fleck), Charlie Daniels, Nanci Griffith, Reba McEntire and many more. It wasn’t long before he moved to powerhouse Vector Management, which represented Griffith, New Grass Revival, Steve Wariner, Ely, Lyle Lovett and more. As an independent publicist, he has worked with artists as diverse as Ely, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Bobby Charles, Murphey, Drew Holcomb and many more. As a songwriter, his works have been covered by the likes of Joan Baez, Janis Ian and David Mallett, to name a few.

For So Far So Good, Cowan assembled some of the finest musicians in the world, including Dan Dugmore (Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor), Sam Bush, Flynn (New Grass Revival), Dave Pomeroy (Don Williams), Andrea Zonn (James Taylor), Keith Sewell (The Chicks), Robert Reynolds (The Mavericks), Jay Turner, among others.

CHARLES ESTEN FUELS EXCITEMENT FOR DEBUT ALBUM WITH TWO NEW RELEASES: “MAKE YOU HAPPY” + “WHEN LOVE AIN’T LOVE”

With his highly anticipated independent debut album, Love Ain’t Pretty, out January 26, multi-talent Charles Esten reveals the true dichotomy of matters of the heart with two new releases from the full-length project. Available now across all streaming platforms and digital retailers, listen to “Make You Happy” and “When Love Ain’t Love” here.

Both co-written by Esten, as his pen is credited on all 14 songs on Love Ain’t Pretty, “Make You Happy” – written by Esten, Gary Burr, and Jon D’Agostino – finds a stand-up guy lost in love. Soaked in an irresistibly romantic and restless desire, Esten offers a playful proposition with a hard to resist spirit. Produced by Marshall Altman with an upbeat mix of honky-tonk, beachy Doo-Wop and funky Soul, “Make You Happy” also features a bouncy Caribbean beat and a touch of whirring organ, plus Esten’s love-drunk vocal and a spirit-lifting hook. All along, he promises not to ask for the world – just to see a smile.

Like the album title suggests, “When Love Ain’t Love” – written by Esten and Jeffrey East – taps into the opposing side of love, as it explores the slow-motion unraveling of a relationship. Serving as a cautionary tale of a romantic fallout and the inevitably hard truths that accompany it, the Altman-produced confessional boasts Esten’s raw vocal cutting through the ‘80s Rock atmosphere, with reverb-soaked guitars that further create the woozy, disoriented feeling of a world turned upside down. The steady back beat continues to pound on like a desperate heart, hoping things might one day turn around, even through the stark resignation of the final chorus lyric: “When it ain’t like before, but there ain’t no because. Love ain’t love no more. It just is what it is, when it ain’t what it was.”

Vividly detailed and filled with the emotional daring of a celebrated storyteller – both onscreen and onstage – Esten dives into wide-ranging themes of earth-shattering romance, big-picture reflection, and beyond, in Love Ain’t Pretty. Spotlighted as the High Note in Nashville Lifestyles’ The Music Issue on stands now, the diverse and richly textured full-length project was also just featured by GRAMMY.com and Parade. In addition, it’s been spotted on anticipated albums of 2024 lists by The Tennessean, STEREOGUM, Men’s Journal, and Taste of Country. More than 10 years in the making, Esten explores life, love, and the passing of time through the lens of a traveled and tested everyman, who has never lost his innate sense of wonder, or his wide-open soul, with a rollout of already released songs including “One Good Move,” “A Little Right Now,” “In A Bar Somewhere,” “Down The Road (feat. Eric Paslay),” and “Somewhere In The Sunshine.”

Come join Charles and celebrate "Love Ain’t Pretty" with an album release show at Exit/In on January 26 - limited tickets are remaining. Fans can purchase here.

WADE HAYES PROVES "OLD COUNTRY STILL ROCKS" WITH FORTHCOMING ALBUM SET FOR NOVEMBER 17 RELEASE

 Wade Hayes has always paid homage to the traditional country music of his roots while establishing his own legacy in the genre. Now the Oklahoma Country Music Hall of Famer takes his admiration for classic country music a step further with "Old Country Still Rocks", an 11-song set that celebrates his heroes, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, Merle Haggard and other icons due out ­­­­­­November 17, 2023 on Conabar Records.

“I’ve always wanted to make a record covering some of my favorite country songs,” Hayes says. “You couldn't find a better batch of songs to find out where I came from, what influenced me and why I do the style of music that I do. Honestly, I could do another covers album tomorrow of songs that didn't make the cut. There are so many great country songs that sound just as relevant today as they did when they were first hits.”

His first full-length album since 2019’s Who Saved Who, the new collection kicks off with the relatable anthem “Old Country Still Rocks.” The song, which is also the album’s focus track finds Hayes name-checking Waylon, Willie, Haggard, Joe Diffie and other favorites while celebrating the swagger those honk tonk heroes brought to their incredible catalog of hits. These songs were part of his musical education as he grew up playing in Oklahoma clubs with his father Don, a well-respected local musician.

Hayes puts his distinctive touch on such beloved hits as Willie’s “Whiskey River,” Keith Whitley’s “I’m Over You” and George Strait’s “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind,” but he was also mindful to serve up some more obscure gems like Haggard’s “Can’t Break the Habit.” He also delivers a poignant cover of the Patty Loveless hit “Here I Am” that breathes new life into the emotional Tony Arata-penned ballad. He concludes the collection with an uplifting take on the gospel singalong “I’ll Fly Away.”

He also serves up a potent rendition of his pal Johnny Lee’s hit “One in a Million,” a song that is especially meaningful to him because it was written by his mentor Chick Rains. The song takes Hayes back to his early days in Nashville when he played in Lee’s band until the wee hours and then would get up early to be at his construction job. Those long days of burning the candle at both ends inspired his debut hit “Old Enough to Know Better.’

Born with working man’s hands, a poet’s heart and an undeniably powerful voice, Wade Hayes continues to entertain fans and his passion for country music has never dimmed. He’s currently writing songs for his next album and his tour schedule has never been busier.

"Old Country Still Rocks" Track Listing

1. “Old Country Still Rocks”

2. “Can’t Break the Habit

3. “Slow Hand”

4. “Just to Satisfy You”

5. “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind”

6. “I’m Over You”

7. “Milk Cow Blues”

8. “One in a Million”

9. “Whiskey River”

10. “Here I Am”

11. “I’ll Fly Away”

For more information, visit www.WadeHayes.com

ZAC BROWN SET TO RELEASE "FROM THE ROAD, VOL 1: COVERS" LIVE PERFORMANCE ALBUM NOVEMBER 10

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Zac Brown Band is set to release "From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers" on November 10. The album includes 11 years of songs from on the road performed live at various venues around the country and features performances with Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, John Mayer, Marcus King, Darrell Scott and Mark O'Connor Band. 

From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers Track List:

1. Bohemian Rhapsody (Live at The SSE Arena, Wembley, London, UK, 9/25/2015)

2. Baba O’Riley (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 8/20/2016)

3. Enter Sandman (Live at Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, 9/14/2014)

4. Sabotage (Live at Windy City Smokeout, Chicago, IL, 7/16/2023)

5. Sweet Emotion feat. Steven Tyler (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 8/9/2015)

6. Whipping Post feat. Marcus King (Live at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN, 10/17/2021)

7. Margaritaville (Live at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh, NC, 10/5/2023)

8. It’s A Great Day To Be Alive feat. Darrell Scott (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 6/16/2018)

9. Eleanor Rigby feat. Darrell Scott & Mark O’Connor Band (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 6/16/2018)

10. With a Little Help From My Friends feat. Darrell Scott & Mark O’Connor Band (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 6/16/2018)

11. Neon feat. John Mayer (Live at the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival, Nashville, TN, 9/22/2012)

12. Use Somebody (Live at Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA, 8/25/2019)

13. The Way You Look Tonight (Live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA, 6/4/2016)

BROTHERS OF THE HEART SET TO RELEASE THIRD ALBUM "WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN" ON NOVEMBER 3

Acclaimed supergroup to release accompanying DVD/TV special, filmed at The Grand Ole Opry’s Studio A, hosted by The Statler Brothers’ Don Reid

First track “My Girl” available now

"Country, bluegrass, gospel dream team” (Cowboys & Indians) 

Brothers of the Heart — featuring award-winning artists Jimmy Fortune, Bradley Walker, Mike Rogers and Ben Isaacs — will deliver its third album, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken", on Nov. 3, 2023, via Gaither Music Group.

On the 12-track record, produced by group member and Grand Ole Opry member Ben Isaacs, the Brothers reimagine country, gospel and pop classics, including “Seven Bridges Road,” “I Can See Clearly Now,” “How Great Thou Art,” the album’s title track and more. The supergroup, composed of world-class vocalists/instrumentalists, once again showcases its signature seamless harmonies and impeccable arrangements on the anticipated new record.

“Will the Circle Be Unbroken is a continuation of the great music that I get to be a part of with these talented guys who are family to me,” says Isaacs. “I love taking the songs that we grew up on and have loved for so long and re-introducing them in our style. Jimmy, Mike and Bradley are singing better than ever, and we are excited to share this project with you.”

Will the Circle Be Unbroken’s first digital single, the Brothers’ soaring arrangement of The Temptations’ timeless favorite “My Girl,'' is out now — stream it HERE.

Filmed at the iconic Studio A at The Grand Ole Opry and hosted by The Statler Brothers’ Don Reid, the Will the Circle Be Unbroken TV special (also available as a full-length DVD for purchase) is set to air on RFD-TV, PBS, TBN, TCT, Heartland and CTN; it will air in Canada on Vision TV, CTS, The Miracle Channel and Hope TV.

The recording will be featured on Gaither Radio on Pandora, Gaither Radio on Amazon, the Gaither Amazon storefront, the Front Porch Country Gospel Collection on Apple Music, the Gaither Music Facebook page (over 2M followers) and the Gaither Music TV YouTube page (over 3M followers).

Following the Brothers’ acclaimed debut album Brotherly Love (more than 31 million streams worldwide), the quartet released its sophomore project, Listen to the Music, and its accompanying DVD/TV special, earlier this year (Jan. 20). The group appears regularly on The Opry, in addition to full touring schedules individually and a select number of dates as Brothers of the Heart.

The Will the Circle Be Unbroken CD and DVD are distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group and Universal Music. For more information, visit Gaither.com.

Pre-save/pre-order "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" HERE.

Pre-order the "Will the Circle Be Unbroken DVD" HERE.

"Will The Circle Be Unbroken" Album Track Listing:

 
1. There Goes My Everything
2. Church In The Wildwood
3. My Girl
4. Waitin' For The Sun To Shine
5. Seven Bridges Road
6. It Is No Secret
7. I Can See Clearly Now
8. Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
9. Amie
10. More Than A Name On A Wall
11. Will The Circle Be Unbroken?
12. How Great Thou Art

"Will The Circle Be Unbroken" DVD Track Listing:

1. Amie
2. There Goes My Everything
3. Church In The Wildwood
4. My Girl
5. Waitin' For The Sun To Shine
6. Seven Bridges Road
7. It Is No Secret
8. Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
9. I Can See Clearly Now
10. More Than A Name On A Wall
11. How Great Thou Art
12. Will The Circle Be Unbroken
13. Victory In Jesus

DAVID ADAM BYRNES RELEASES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM, "COUNTRY GONNA BE ALRIGHT"

 

Country music fans will be thrilled to learn that Texas-based artist David Adam Byrnes has just released his new, full-length album, Country Gonna Be Alright. Jam-packed with all the traditional country sounds so many crave, this one is sure to please! The new music is available for download and streaming at https://vyd.co/Countrygonnabealright.

“I knew the second we wrote this song that it was going to be the title track. I’ve spent my entire career trying to carry the torch for real traditional country music and making music for true rural country music fans and real country people. It truly is a way of life,” expressed David Adam Byrnes. “As much as the world progresses and cities grow there are still plenty of folks that are just fine with a slow pace of life and most of all people that want to hear country music that actually sounds like country music. I thought this song and even more this title represented that very well.”

There are two very young boys from Arkansas who have been coming out to Byrnes shows. They know every word to every song, they have their little guitars, they are dressed head to toe in Western wear, and he has seen the love for country music in them. The vision reflected David Adam Byrnes at that age in them and he had a that in mind for some time for this album cover. His parents sent the photograph of me after they saw those two young fellas and he instantly was taken back to his love for country music at that age and knew that image had to be the album cover. It represents the fact the fact that country music is alive and well for generations to come, just as it was in his youth.

"Country Gonna Be Alright" Track List:

1. Country Gonna Be Alright (David Adam Byrnes, Jay Brunswick, Jason Blaine)

2. Still Have Some Cowboy Left (David Adam Byrnes, Amber White, Dani Flowers, Jay
Brunswick, Carlton Anderson)

3. Even The River (David Adam Byrnes, Wade Kirby)

4. Too Many Honky Tonks (David Adam Byrnes, Wade Kirby)

5. If I Was Your Cowboy (David Adam Byrnes, Wade Kirby)

6. What Would Lynchburg Do (David Adam Byrnes, Jay Brunswick, Carlton Anderson)

7. She Don’t (David Adam Byrnes, Frank Myers, Billy Montana)

8. All The Honey (David Adam Byrnes, Adam Craig)

9. So Far (David Adam Byrnes, Wade Kirby)

10. Drinking Games (David Adam Byrnes, Wade Kirby)

11. One Two Step Away (David Adam Byrnes, Jay Brunswick, Carlton Anderson)

12. What Goes Around (David Adam Byrnes, Jay Brunswick, Jason Blaine)

13. When In Rum (David Adam Byrnes, Jay Brunswick, Carlton Anderson)

14. The Blues Man (Acoustic) (Hank Williams, Jr.)

15. She Don’t (Acoustic) (David Adam Byrnes, Frank Myers, Billy Montana)

"Country Gonna Be Alright" was co-produced by Bart Busch and David Adam Byrnes, with Busch also serving as Engineer and Mixer. An accomplished group of session musicians played on the album, including Mark Beckett and Evan Hutchings (drums), Jimmy Carter (bass), Bobby Terry and David Adam Byrnes (acoustic guitar), Bart Busch (piano), Rob McNelley (electric guitar), Jenee Fleenor (fiddle) and Eddie Dunlap (steel guitar).

Stay current with David Adam Byrnes on his website at davidadambyrnes.com